Panasonic Digital Camera AK HC930P User Manual

Multi-Format Camera  
Model AK-HC930P  
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these  
instructions completely.  
 
Contents  
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Controls and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Mounting the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Adjusting the lens flange back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Performing the viewfinder adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Connecting the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Mounting the camera on a tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Component system configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
System connections 1 (with Multi-Format Camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
System connections 2 (with build-up unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
System connections 3 (with MSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Status displays on viewfinder screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Setting menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
AK-HC930P Connector pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
External dimension drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
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Overview  
This new-generation all-format HD camera is designed to support the 1080I format.  
By way of providing support for the 1080I format, this model uses newly developed 2/3z CCDs with 2.2 million  
pixels [1920 (H) x 1080 (V)]. By taking a fresh approach to the on-chip lens, CCD structure and processes,  
these new CCDs embody dramatically improved sensitivity, smear and dynamic range specifications compared  
with conventional CCDs, and they achieve a high performance which is on a par with that of SD. Furthermore,  
the moire in the band has been slashed by offsetting the pixels by combining Panasonic’s unique horizontal line  
readout CCDs with high-accuracy signal processing.  
The newly developed digital signal processing LSI which supports 12-bit A/D conversion and which is provided in  
the camera head processes the gamma, knee, detail, matrix and other process signals and uses a new system  
for CCD defect correction to achieve improved operability with a greater number of functions, high quality and  
high stability which only digital systems can deliver. The 12-bit A/D converter yields a stable wide dynamic  
circuit with a high signal-to-noise ratio from the dark areas to the highlights.  
A newly developed casing is used to house the Multi-Format Camera head to achieve a compact size and light  
weight. The amount of heat generated has been significantly reduced by designing the new circuitry to consume  
less power and by adopting an efficient heat dissipation design for the new casing.  
SD signals (D1, VBS) can be output and RET images and PROMPT signals can be input by connecting the  
Multi-Format Camera to the CCU (AK-HCU931P, optional accessory).  
In terms of controlling the camera’s functions, the ROP (AK-HRP931P) or MSU (AK-MSU930P), also available  
as an optional accessory, can be connected to the CCU to control such analog functions as the camera head’s  
pedestal and iris and control such switches as the gain and output selector switches.  
Features  
Newly developed 1080I, 2.2 million-pixel CCDs  
incorporated  
Peripheral components  
Ease of operation can be further improved by configuring  
a system where the Multi-Format Camera is used in  
combination with the remote operation panel (ROP) and  
master setup unit (MSU).  
Using the ROP matrix, for instance, ROP assignment is  
enabled without connector patch switching.  
This achieves a high sensitivity that surpasses the  
standard sensitivity of F10 and is on a par with SD.  
Smear has been cut to 135 dB and the number of white  
marks has been drastically reduced by process  
improvements.  
H-CCD drive is accomplished at a frequency of 74 MHz  
to attain a high response and high resolution.  
Data trunk function  
Two RS-422 circuits are provided as a standard feature.  
They obviate the need for the cables used with virtual  
control, pan-tilt head and lens control, etc.  
Digital signal processing LSI with high picture quality  
featured in the camera unit  
After the process circuits, the signals undergo 12-bit, 74  
MHz high-picture-quality digital processing, yielding a  
high reliability, more functions and enhanced operating  
ease as a result.  
D/C output of camera supported (optional function)  
The VF output or camera output can be selected as the  
D/C output.  
The VF images can be monitored on the NTSC LCD  
monitor.  
Multi-functional enhancer  
In addition to the many functions such as chroma DTL,  
skin DTL and dynamic DTL, there is a choice of 8 boost  
frequencies. (For both HD and SD)  
Designed to achieve low noise levels of below NC15  
The fan mode can be switched to suit the application at  
hand, and measures to reduce the power requirements  
and improve the heat dissipation were adopted in the  
final design.  
Fuller complement of control circuits and auto setup  
(ASU) function  
The self-diagnosis functions have been enhanced, and it  
has now become possible to select the ASU function by  
combining the external shooting chart and internal test  
signals as well as the normal, simplified or other mode.  
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